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Dr. Stephania Libreros is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine and a member of the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program. She leads a lab investigating the biochemical, immunological, and molecular mechanisms governing inflammation resolution and its failure in chronic conditions. Her work focuses on identifying novel pro-resolving mediators to enhance host protection and tissue regeneration.
Education:
- BS in Microbiology, Molecular Cell Biology, and Biotechnology (Florida Atlantic University, 2008)
- PhD in Immunology (Florida Atlantic University)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard Medical School (with Prof. Charles N. Serhan)
Research Interests: Dr. Libreros studies how endogenous resolution mechanisms control inflammation, particularly in the bone marrow and hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell regulation. Her lab explores lipid mediators like resolvins and maresins, their role in resolving infections and injuries, and their therapeutic potential for conditions like sepsis, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases.
Key Trends in Publications: Recent work highlights resolvin D4’s role in neutrophil deployment, hypoxia-activated resolution metabolomes, and the interplay between lipid mediators and atherosclerosis. Her studies bridge basic science and translational medicine, emphasizing the clinical relevance of resolving inflammation.
Awards:
- Santosh Nigam Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Eicosanoid Research Foundation)
- Early Career Investigator Award (Society for Leukocyte Biology)
- NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
Grants & Mentorship: Her NIH-funded research explores bone marrow’s role in inflammation resolution. She actively mentors trainees and promotes diversity in science through initiatives like the Yale Intersections Science Fellows Symposium.
Labs & Collaborations: Her lab collaborates with experts in vascular biology, immunology, and lipid chemistry. Key partners include Prof. Charles N. Serhan (Harvard), Prof. Carlos Fernandez-Hernando, and the Janeway Society.
